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These two teams are trending in exact opposite directions with the Cardinals having lost eight of 10 games and the Cubs winning four in a row. Zach Davies has only allowed more than three runs once since April but most importantly the Cubs bullpen has been outstanding, as they have vaulted to second in the league. Carlos Martinez has been struggling while the Cubs have been hitting, I like the Cubs to get the sweep at home.
ESPN Sunday night game. Zach Davies (3-3, 4.45) was somewhat of a throw in for the Cubs in trading Yu Darvish to the Padres this offseason, but he has been terrific of late with a 2.16 ERA over his past eight outings. That includes five shutout innings May 23 in St. Louis. On the flip side, the Cards' Carlos Martinez (3-6, 6.21) has allowed 18 earned runs over his last six innings across three starts.
Carlos Martinez has been hit extremely hard in his last two starts, allowing 15 earned runs over 4 2/3 innings. He pitched well against Chicago last month, but St. Louis ultimately suffered a 12-3 loss. The Cubs' current four-game winning streak began Tuesday behind Zach Davies, who limited San Diego to one hit over six scoreless innings of a 7-1 victory. Take the Cubs.